M.A.

Soziale Gerontologie in Görlitz, Germany

Hochschule Zittau/Görlitz

Key Facts

Degree

M.A.

Duration

5 Semesters

Type

Postgraduate

Accreditation

Akkreditiert ohne Auflagen

Until Feb 2029

uni-assist

Required

ECTS Credits

150 ECTS

Language

German

Campus

Görlitz

Intakes per Year

Tuition & Fees

EU / EEA Students

tuition:: None (public university)
semester contribution:: Approx. EUR 100-120 per semester

Non-EU / International

tuition:: None (public university)
semester contribution:: Approx. EUR 100-120 per semester

Hochschule Zittau/Görlitz, a Fachhochschulen / HAW in Görlitz, Germany offers an M.A. in Soziale Gerontologie, spanning 5 semesters (150 ECTS credits). Instruction is in German, so applicants need to demonstrate German proficiency (typically DSH-2 or TestDaF 4×4); the programme holds Akkreditiert ohne Auflagen accreditation. International applicants apply through uni-assist. GradGermany provides end-to-end support for Indian students applying to master's programmes in Germany — from eligibility assessment and SOP review to visa guidance and post-arrival settlement.

Language Requirements

Application Periods

Winter Semester Semester

Entry: 1 May - 30 Sep

Admission Requirements

The following is a summarised overview of requirements for this programme. Always verify details directly with the university before applying.

Additional Requirements

This programme (Soziale Gerontologie, M.A.) is no longer actively listed on the HSZG website. It may have been discontinued or restructured into Management Sozialen Wandels (M.A.). Contact HSZG for details.

Requirements are summarised for informational purposes. Refer to the university's official admissions office for complete and current requirements.

Locations

Görlitz

Subject Areas

Subject Groups

Medicine & Health

Study Fields

Soziologie, Sozialwissenschaft

Study Forms

Berufsbegleitend Teilzeit

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Hochschule Zittau/Görlitz welcomes international applicants for its M.A. in Soziale Gerontologie in Görlitz. You will typically need a recognised bachelor's degree in a related field, language proficiency documentation, and a complete application package. GradGermany guides you through every step.

The programme runs for 5 semesters (approximately 2.5 years), totalling 150 ECTS credits.

This programme is taught in German. You will need to prove German proficiency, typically DSH-2 or TestDaF 4×4. Some universities accept Goethe-Zertifikat C1.

Tuition fees vary. Most public German universities charge no tuition — only a semester contribution of approximately €150–€350. Additional costs include health insurance (~€120/month), the blocked account requirement (€11,208/year), and living expenses.

International applicants apply through uni-assist (the central application platform for German universities). GradGermany handles your full application — SOP writing, document preparation, submission, and visa support.